Eduardo Ávila Sánchez

Eduardo Adrián Ávila Sánchez (born 20 December 1986) is a Mexican Paralympic judoka who competes in international level events. He is two-time Paralympic champion, two-time World champion and a four-time Parapan American Games champion in the middleweight category.[1][2]

Eduardo Ávila Sánchez
Personal information
Full nameEduardo Adrián Ávila Sánchez
Born (1986-12-20) 20 December 1986
Mexico City, Mexico
Sport
Country Mexico
SportParalympic judo
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  Mexico
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingMen's -73kg
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de JaneiroMen's -81kg
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonMen's -73kg
Bronze medal – third place2020 TokyoMen's -81kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2011 AntalyaMen's -81kg
Gold medal – first place2014 Colorado SpringsMen's -81kg
Bronze medal – third place2015 SeoulMen's -81kg
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de JaneiroMen's -73kg
Gold medal – first place2011 GuadalajaraMen's -81kg
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoMen's -81kg
Gold medal – first place2019 LimaMen's -81kg
IBSA Pan Am Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 CalgaryMen's -81kg
Gold medal – first place2020 MontrealMen's -81kg

Ávila Sánchez began playing judo when he was eight years old when he watched judo competitions with his father who also encouraged him to take part in the sport. When Ávila Sánchez was 21, he competed in national competitions when he decided to devote his life to judo.[3]

References
  1. "Eduardo Avila Judoka". JudoInside. 30 August 2020.
  2. "Eduardo Adrian Avila Sanchez". International Paralympic Committee. 30 August 2020.
  3. "Medallista Olimpico - Eduardo Adrian Avila Sanchez (in Spanish)". Contigo Claudia Arellano. 30 August 2020.
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